Suwon Station café for a reunion: latte and Basque cheesecake, Hongrad

Why Hongrad Suwon Station Branch for catching up with someone?

I picked Hongrad Suwon Station Branch (홍라드 수원역점) while looking for a café near Suwon Station where we could relax, chat and have dessert with our coffee. I was meeting someone I hadn't seen in a long time, so I searched for cafés nearby. I didn't want just a place for coffee. I wanted somewhere with good desserts where we could talk comfortably!!

That's how I found Hongrad Suwon Station Branch, which had a wide dessert menu and a nice-looking atmosphere. I came across it while searching near Suwon Station, and the location looked convenient too, so I paid a visit.

Where is Hongrad Suwon Station Branch?

Hongrad Suwon Station Branch is on the 2nd floor of a building near Suwon Station's Rodeo Street, so it wasn't hard to walk there from the station. It's on the 2nd floor, but if you look around as you walk, you'll find it quickly! It's not far from Suwon Station, so it's a handy spot when you've arranged to meet nearby.

Is there parking at Hongrad Suwon Station Branch?

Hongrad Suwon Station Branch doesn't have its own parking lot, so if you come by car, it's best to use a nearby car park. I stopped by in between other plans near Suwon Station. If you're driving, I recommend finding a place to park beforehand.

What's on the menu at Hongrad Suwon Station Branch?

Hongrad Suwon Station Branch offers not just coffee but a wide range of desserts and drinks. There's basic coffee like Americano and café latte, plus decaf options and various other drinks. Desserts include Basque cheesecake, brownie, croffle (croissant waffle) and toast, so picking something to go with coffee was fun.

If you leave a receipt review, Hongrad Suwon Station Branch gives you a badge like this, which is so nice!

What are the atmosphere and seating like at Hongrad Suwon Station Branch? Is it good for talking?

Inside, Hongrad Suwon Station Branch has vintage yet cute decor, and the seats are varied and comfortable, so it was great for two people sitting and talking. Once I stepped inside, the atmosphere felt even better. It was fun to look around the place rather than just drink coffee. There were props and decorations everywhere, so it was good for photos too.

The seating is varied and comfortable, so among the cafés around Suwon Station it was an easy place for two to sit and talk. If you're looking for somewhere to sit quietly and chat near Suwon Station, I think this kind of atmosphere would work well.

Hongrad Suwon Station Branch has lots of cute little props, and browsing them was so much fun!!

How do the café latte and iced Americano taste at Hongrad Suwon Station Branch?

At Hongrad Suwon Station Branch, we ordered a café latte, an iced Americano and a Basque cheesecake. In the latte, the soft taste of milk blended nicely with the coffee. It wasn't too strong or bitter, so it was easy to drink and went well with dessert. When I eat sweet desserts, I find a soft latte like this suits me better than very strong coffee.

The iced Americano at Hongrad Suwon Station Branch was clean and easy to drink. The desserts are fairly sweet, so sipping the Americano in between left my mouth feeling fresh. It's not heavy even on its own, so it was nice to sip slowly while talking.

Is the Basque cheesecake at Hongrad Suwon Station Branch dense and creamy?

The Basque cheesecake at Hongrad Suwon Station Branch had a lightly browned outside and a soft, moist inside. You can taste the rich cheese flavor, but it isn't so dense that it feels heavy. Eating it with coffee brought out the nutty, soft taste of the cheesecake even more.

Is Hongrad Suwon Station Branch a good café for talking near Suwon Station?

If you're looking for a café near Suwon Station to meet and talk, I think Hongrad Suwon Station Branch is a decent choice. It isn't just a coffee place: the dessert menu is varied and the atmosphere is relaxed, so it was nice to sit for a long time. With desserts like the Basque cheesecake that pair well with coffee, it's worth dropping by when you're looking for a café near Suwon Station.